What, then, is that incalculable feeling that deprives the…
“What, then, is that incalculable feeling that deprives the mind of the sleep necessary to life? A world that can be explained even with bad reasons is a familiar world. But, on the other hand, in a universe suddenly divested of illusions and lights, man feels an alien, a stranger. His exile is without remedy since he is deprived of the memory of a lost home or the hope of a promised land. This divorce between man and his life, the actor and his setting, is properly the feeling of absurdity.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote describes the unsettling, alienating sensation when life loses meaning and familiar comforts, revealing absurdity.
In simple terms: Feeling alienated when life feels meaningless.
Key Takeaway
Recognize absurdity, seek personal meaning.
Themes
absurdity
alienation
existentialism
meaninglessness
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
existential
When to use this quote
- Facing existential crisis
- contemplating purpose
- dealing with loss
- creative writing
- therapy
Key Concepts
Existential philosophy
absurdist literature
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives your life meaning now?
- How do you cope with feelings of alienation?
A Different Perspective
The feeling may be a temporary mood, not a permanent state.